Thadi

Thadi (Nepali: ठाड़ी) or Thadi Viswaspatti is a very old border town and a market place of Nepal in Siraha District bordering Indian town of Laukaha. It is currently part of Bhagwanpur Rural municipality. It is located nearly 370 kilometers or 107 miles east of the capital, Kathmandu. Thadi was part of Tirhut Rulers of Simraungarh. The region was under rule of Karnad Dynasty formed by Nanyadeva Thadi is one of the few towns which is a part of agreed route for Mutual Trade between India and Nepal. Nepal Government has set up a dedicated customs office in the town.

Thadi
ठाढ़ी
Thadi Viswaspatti
Nickname: 
ठाढ़ी बिश्वासपट्टी
Thadi
Location in Nepal
Coordinates: 26.58°N 86.47°E / 26.58; 86.47
Country   Nepal
ZoneSagarmatha Zone
Province No.2
DistrictSiraha District
Rural MunicipalityBhagwanpur
Government
  Mayorबेचन यादव
Population
  Total2,000
Time zoneUTC+5:45 (NST)

Thadi Customs Office has seen consistent growth in customs revenue. Food Grains and FMCG products are main imports while construction material and artefacts like Mitila Paintings are main exports.

The town connects Lahan, Nepal to India.

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